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Taylor Rogers will be joining a familiar face in the Bay Area. Rogers, the twin brother of San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tyler Rogers, is in agreement on a three-year, $33 million contract with the club, sources told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The Rogers twins, who are identical, are set to form one of […]

Sonny Dykes and TCU know they have their hands full in a College Football Playoff Fiesta Bowl matchup with JJ McCarthy and Michigan. The Wolverines are arguably the hottest team in the nation right now, riding high after conquering their hated rival Ohio State, then defeating Purdue in the Big Ten title game. Needless to […]

Darrelle Revis has a message for Zach Wilson. The New York Jets quarterback got himself a prime chance to remind the franchise why he was selected with the second overall pick back in the 2021 draft in a Thursday Night Football clash with the Jacksonville Jaguars. But Wilson squandered the opportunity, getting benched in the […]

Peyton Bowen, a 5-star safety, has had a college football recruiting journey that would make The Clash proud. Bowen, who committed to Notre Dame last January, flipped his commitment to Oregon on Early Signing Day on Wednesday. But Thursday came and there were rumors that the Ducks had an “uphill climb” to secure Peyton Bowen’s […]

Mike Moustakas’ tenure with the Cincinnati Reds is officially over. Moustakas, who has one year left on his contract and is owed $22 million, was designated for assignment on Thursday, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Reds general manager Nick Krall said the following in an explanation of the move, “”We had to […]

Chase Young is back. Over a year removed from a torn ACL and ruptured patella injury, Young is set to make his season debut for the Washington Commanders in a Week 16 Christmas Eve NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers. Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said that Chase Young “will play” vs. the 49ers, […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes made it to the College Football Playoff for the fifth time since the system began in 2014, giving themselves a chance to secure their ninth National Championship title. But Ohio State football will have their hands full, as the no. 4 ranked Buckeyes will have to take on arguably the nation’s […]

James Franklin knows a thing or two about college football recruiting. So, when the Penn State head coach speaks, people listen. And after a wild Early Signing Day period that saw Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals dominate the recruiting trail, Franklin shared his thoughts on the current landscape of college football and the effect […]

Brandon Drury is staying in California, but it won’t be with the San Diego Padres. Drury and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a two-year, $17 million contract that will see him team up with Shohei Ohtani, sources told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The deal is pending a physical. Drury, 30, enjoyed a […]

The Eastern Michigan Eagles football program was victorious in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl by a score of 41-27 over the San Jose State Spartans on Tuesday. Not only did the Potato Bowl win cap off a successful season for the Eagles, but it was also a historic win for head coach Chris Creighton and […]

Georgia football star defensive tackle Jalen Carter is widely viewed as one of the very best prospects that the upcoming NFL Draft has to offer. So dominant has Carter been for the Bulldogs that many believe he has an outside chance at being the number one overall pick in the draft. But ESPN NFL Draft […]

Drake Maye found himself in the middle of transfer portal rumors before ultimately announcing his plan to return to North Carolina football. Maye’s decision to return to Chapel Hill was a huge one, as teams were apparently going to great lengths to attempt to pry him away. Tar Heels head coach Mack Brown claims teams […]

Andre Carter II’s NFL Draft dreams took a huge hit when a bill passed through the Senate that would revoke a 2019 ruling, which allowed athletes in military academies to obtain a waiver that would allow them to pursue professional sports opportunities. But the Army football star’s historic NFL dream is alive again after lawmakers […]

The Phoenix Suns are about to enter a new era. Billionaire Mat Ishbia is on the verge of a $4 billion purchase of the Suns, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The sale would be an NBA-record and would end the rocky ownership period of Robert Sarver. Wojnarowski reports that the deal is expected to […]

San Francisco Giants fans had reason to be concerned on Tuesday, as Carlos Correa’s introductory press conference was postponed with no explanation given. Now, it’s known why the move was made. The Giants postponed the press conference to introduce Correa after a medical concern arose during his physical, sources told the Associated Press. “The people […]

Score one for Jimbo Fisher! Texas A&M football has watched as multiple five-star recruits have walked out the door via the transfer portal, but Fisher and the Aggies reversed their fortunes on Monday, as four-star quarterback recruit Marcel Reed committed to the program just hours after decommitting from Ole Miss, according to Hayes Fawcett of […]

Dejounte Murray is back. The Atlanta Hawks are set to get a huge boost to their lineup on Monday ahead of their matchup against the Orlando Magic, as Murray will make his return to the court from an ankle injury, according to Chris Haynes of TNT and Bleacher Report. More to come on this developing […]

Will Howard is set to start the Sugar Bowl for Kansas State football, according to Kellis Robinett of The Wichita Eagle. That isn’t necessarily surprising, given how well Howard is playing, as well as the fact that projected starter Adrian Martinez has been dealing with a lower left leg injury. What could potentially be surprising […]

Philadelphia Eagles fans will want to sit down for this one. Eagles star quarterback Jalen Hurts’ status is currently in doubt for Saturday’s Week 16 game vs. the Dallas Cowboys due to a sprained throwing shoulder, an injury he reportedly suffered in the third quarter of Sunday’s win over the Chicago Bears, sources told Tom […]

Dorian Singer, the leading receiver in the Pac-12 from the 2022 season, has made a major decision on his future, as he has officially committed to the USC football program. Singer posted the announcement on his Twitter account. Singer led the Pac-12 in receiving with 1,105 yards as a true sophomore for the Arizona Wildcats. […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have been one of the hottest teams in the NFL, thanks to the incredible play of quarterback Trevor Lawrence, though the team just received some tough injury news that could slow their roll a bit. Starting left tackle Cam Robinson, a key protector of Lawrence on the offensive line, has suffered a […]

Former Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall became the latest name to enter the transfer portal when he announced his decision this past Monday. McCall, a three-time Sun Belt Player of the Year award winner and the best quarterback in Chanticleers history, was reportedly set for a visit with the Auburn football program. But McCall shockingly […]

Joey Gallo is headed to Minnesota. Gallo and the Twins have agreed to a one-year contract worth $11 million, sources told Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, with Jon Heyman first to report the deal. This will be Gallo’s fourth different team since the 2021 season. The slugger was dealt from the Texas Rangers to the New […]

Will Bryce Young and Will Anderson play in the Sugar Bowl? That’s perhaps the biggest Alabama football storyline with the Sugar Bowl against Kansas State slated for New Year’s Eve. Young and Anderson, the Tide’s two best players, have been garnering a considerable amount of NFL Draft hype ever since last year. While both Alabama […]

Andre Carter II, a star pass-rusher for the Army football program, has a chance to become the first Black Knights player selected in the first round of the NFL Draft since 1947. But a major roadblock, one from the floor of Congress no less, could prevent him from being able to pursue a potential NFL […]

Carlos Correa landed with the San Francisco Giants in the latest MLB free agency blockbuster, agreeing to a gargantuan 13-year, $350 million contract with the club. While he’s not Aaron Judge, Correa is a big-time postseason performer and arguably the best shortstop in baseball when healthy. He’s a big-time acquisition. So big-time that Giants players […]

The New York Jets are making a huge change at quarterback ahead of a Week 15 date with the Detroit Lions. Jets quarterback Mike White, who is dealing with a rib injury, won’t be cleared for contact by doctors, leading to Zach Wilson starting for the Jets in Week 15, sources told Adam Schefter of […]

The Seattle Seahawks had injury added to insult during their Thursday Night Football loss to the division-rival San Francisco 49ers, as star wide receiver Tyler Lockett sustained a finger injury late in the fourth quarter of the defeat. After the game, Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll told the media that Lockett’s finger is broken and […]

The Chicago Cubs signed reliever Brad Boxberger to a one-year, $2 million contract on Thursday- and the fans weren’t happy about it. Not because they dislike Boxberger. Cubs fans were expecting the first reported deal they heard to be the Dansby Swanson signing. When it wasn’t, the Wrigley Field faithful took to Twitter to share […]

Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors received a huge scare during Wednesday’s loss to the Indiana Pacers, when the sharpshooting guard sustained a left shoulder injury in the third quarter. The news did not get any better on Thursday as it has been revealed that Curry is going to miss a few weeks, per […]

The New York Yankees checked the biggest item off of their Christmas wish list when they brought back Aaron Judge, but the franchise has zeroed in on ace starting pitcher Carlos Rodon as their next target in MLB free agency. And it’s not hard to see why. Judge made it clear when he agreed to […]

Charlie Baker, the longtime Massachusetts governor, has been announced as the next president of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, succeeding Mark Emmert, sources told Adam Rittenberg of ESPN. Baker, the Massachusetts governor since 2015, said the following in a statement, “I am honored to become the next president of the NCAA, an organization that impacts […]

Bobby Petrino is back in the FBS game, but it’s not what you think. The former Atlanta Falcons and Arkansas head coach has made his return to the FBS college football landscape as an offensive coordinator with the UNLV Rebels, sources told Chris Low of ESPN. Petrino will now work on the offensive staff under […]

Former Mississippi State football head coach Mike Leach’s passing hit the sports world like hard, but it especially hit his current and former players like a ton of bricks. Gardner Minshew, current Philadelphia Eagles backup quarterback and former Washington State quarterback under Leach, spoke about the impact the late coach had on his life. Here […]

Kyler Murray was carted off the field in the first quarter of the Arizona Cardinals’ Monday Night Football game vs. the New England Patriots after suffering a non-contact knee injury. The injury didn’t look good, though the Cardinals initially ruled him as questionable to return, giving some fans hope that perhaps it was not as […]

William Contreras was traded from the Atlanta Braves to the Milwaukee Brewers as part of a three-team deal involving Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy, who headed to Atlanta in the deal. Contreras evidently wasn’t too thrilled by the news that he would be leaving the Braves, judging by the tweet he sent out on Monday […]

Longtime Navy football head coach Ken Niumatalolo was fired on Sunday following his team’s double overtime loss to Army. But what people might not know is that Niumatalolo was fired immediately after the loss in the Navy football locker room. The Midshipmen head coach was sitting in the locker room when Navy athletic director Chet […]

Grayson McCall has made a shocking move, as the three-time Sun Belt Player of the Year and Coastal Carolina football quarterback has decided to enter the transfer portal, according to Max Olson of The Athletic. In a statement posted on his Twitter account, McCall said the following, “Nothing I can put into words can truly […]

Chris Bassitt is headed to the Toronto Blue Jays. The free agent starting pitcher is in agreement with the Blue Jays on a three-year, $63 million contract, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN. Bassitt’s deal will pay him the third-highest average annual salary among starting pitchers signed during this year’s MLB free agency period. The […]